T20 Vitality Blast Cricket Schedule

The T20 Vitality Blast is the top domestic T20 competition in England and Wales. The competition was created in 2003 and has been growing in popularity ever since. 

The tournament is played in the Twenty20 format, meaning both sides will have a maximum of 20 overs to bat and 20 over to bowl in a match. The Leicestershire Foxes and Hampshire Hawks are the most successful sides with three titles, while Gloucestershire are the reigning champions after winning in 2024. 

2025 T20 Vitality Blast Dates & Schedule

  • Start Date: May 29, 2025
  • End Date: September 13, 2025

How To Stream The T20 Vitality Blast

You may be able to watch the T20 Vitality Blast in your country of residence with Sky Sports the broadcasting partner in the UK. 

If you cannot access matches on TV, you can watch a range of cricket via the live streaming platforms of betting sites like bet365 and Stake. Both bookmakers will allow you to watch and bet on a range of sports and competitions, with cricket included. 

You can check out our T20 Vitality Blast Live Streaming Guide to ensure you catch the best of the action. 

Teams & Format

The competition format sees 18 counties competing for the title. The tournament see two semi-finals played on Finals Day before the grand final is played on the same day. 

In 2024, the Blast was played in a two group format, with the following 18 sides involved:

  • Derbyshire Falcons 
  • Durham
  • Lancashire Lightning 
  • Leicestershire Foxes
  • Northamptonshire Steelbacks 
  • Notts Outlaws
  • Birmingham Bears
  • Worcestershire Rapids
  • Yorkshire Vikings 
  • Essex Eagles
  • Glamorgan 
  • Gloucestershire 
  • Hampshire Hawks
  • Kent Spitfires
  • Middlesex
  • Somerset
  • Surrey
  • Sussex Sharks 

Key Teams & 2025 Prospects

Team (Group)
Prospects
Gloucestershire (Group B)The reigning champions will have it all to do this season if they are to defend their crown in an incredibly competitive group. 
Somerset (B)Somerset have been a team of real promise over the last few seasons, and they will be desperate to go one step further than last year after losing in the final. 
Sussex Sharks (B) The Sussex Sharks looked set for glory in 2024 but were beaten in the semi-finals by the eventual winners. 
Northamptonshire Steelbacks (A)One of the sides tipped to go far at the competition, the Steelbacks boast a batting and bowling lineup crammed full of talent. 
Lancashire Lightning (A) The Lightning enjoyed a good season in 2024 only to slip to a convincing loss at the hands of the Sussex Sharks in the quarter-finals in a disappointing end to their campaign. 

History & Winners

Year
Winning Team
2025TBD
2024Gloucestershire
2023Somerset
2022Hampshire Hawks
2021Kent Spitfires
2020Notts Outlaws
2019Essex Eagles
2018Worcestershire Rapids
2017Notts Outlaws
2016Northants Steelbacks
2015Lancashire Lightning
2014Birmingham Bears
2013Northants Steelbacks
2012Hampshire Royals
2011Leicestershire Foxes
2010Hampshire Royals
2009Sussex Sharks
2008Middlesex Crusaders
2007Kent Spitfires
2006Leicestershire Foxes
2005Somerset Sabres
2004Leicestershire Foxes
2003Surrey Lions

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